Interferon Is a Substance Produced by the Body That Inhibits $\beta$

question 12

Multiple Choice

Interferon is a substance produced by the body that inhibits viral replication. Interferon accomplishes this task by

• A) digesting the virus that is attempting to attach to the host cell.
• B) destroying the host cell before the virus can attach and replicate.
• C) binding to surface receptors that stimulate the cell to synthesize enzymes that inhibit viral replication over several days.
• D) stimulating platelets to produce \(\beta\)-lysins.

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